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IDF attacks Hamas security and military intelligence offices

IDF fighter jets attack a six-story building in the Rimal neighborhood of northern Gaza.

IDF attacks Hamas security and military intelligence offices

This is how the terror tunnel in Gaza was destroyed

In response to the rocket barrage from Gaza, IDF attacks dozens of Hamas and Islamic Jihad targets, including a terror tunnel.

This is how the terror tunnel in Gaza was destroyed

IDF hits 120 terror targets

IDF attacks Hamas, Islamic Jihad, terror targets in retaliation for rocket attacks on Israel.

IDF hits 120 terror targets

PA factions threaten to respond to Israeli 'aggression'

Gaza factions threaten to retaliate after two Hamas terrorists killed in IDF air strike.

PA factions threaten to respond to Israeli 'aggression'

Two soldiers wounded in shooting incident near Gaza

IDF officer and female soldier wounded in shooting along Gaza border. IDF attacks Hamas military post.

Two soldiers wounded in shooting incident near Gaza

Rockets fired at southern Israel

Two rockets fired from Gaza at southern Israel. Earlier, Israeli warplanes attacked Hamas military compound.

Rockets fired at southern Israel

Anti-Israel legislation submitted to US Congress

Legislation proposed by Democratic Rep. Betty McCollum would prohibit US funding to IDF over detention of children.

Anti-Israel legislation submitted to US Congress

Security forces seize lathe for manufacturing weapons

Israeli security forces seize lathe used to explosives and grenades, arrest eight wanted terror suspects.

Security forces seize lathe for manufacturing weapons

IDF soldier injured in southern Israel

Soldier moderately injured during a routine operation, evacuated to Soroka Hospital in Be'er Sheva.

IDF soldier injured in southern Israel

Dishonorable discharge for reservist who hit Leftist operative

IDF Judge Advocate General rules soldier 'acted improperly', won't be called to future reserve duty. No legal proceedings will be initiated.

Dishonorable discharge for reservist who hit Leftist operative

IDF completes 'Allied Spirit X' exercise

IDF completes first-ever training exercise on foreign soil in 'peak' of cooperation with US, British, and German forces.

IDF completes 'Allied Spirit X' exercise

Watch: Paratroopers sing 'Hatikva' in Germany

IDF paratroppers sing Israel's national anthem during joint army exercise. The exercise included US, German, and British soldiers.

Watch: Paratroopers sing 'Hatikva' in Germany

Israel to free 2 prisoners after soldier's body returned

Israel agrees to release two Syrian prisoners in gesture of 'goodwill' following return of IDF soldier Zachary Baumel's remains.

Israel to free 2 prisoners after soldier's body returned

Smuggling of Jordanian weapons into Israel foiled

Israeli police thwart the smuggling of dozens of pistols and submachine guns from Jordan into Israel.

Smuggling of Jordanian weapons into Israel foiled

IDF demolishes home of Ori Ansbacher's murderer

Security forces arrive with bulldozers at home of terrorist who murdered Ori Ansbacher after the Supreme Court approved the demolition.

IDF demolishes home of Ori Ansbacher's murderer

General closure on Judea and Samaria during Passover

Opening of crossings and lifting of closure will take place after the holiday in accordance with an assessment of the situation.

General closure on Judea and Samaria during Passover

'Cleared for publication': Netanyahu with IDF soldiers

Netanyahu publishes pictures taken in the election period on social media, ridiculing the AG's ban on pictures with IDF soldiers.

'Cleared for publication': Netanyahu with IDF soldiers

Did Israel attack an Iranian WMD site in Syria?

It appears that the raid may have taken out an Iranian WMD site in Hama, Syria, that appeared to be modeled on the disputed site in Iran.

Did Israel attack an Iranian WMD site in Syria?

Will Haredim soon join the Israeli Air Force?

Is Israel's Air Force the next frontier for haredi integration into the IDF?

Will Haredim soon join the Israeli Air Force?

British Chief of Defense Staff visits Israel

British army chief of staff hails cooperation with IDF, meets IDF Chief of Staff Aviv, visits Yad Vashem.

British Chief of Defense Staff visits Israel

Mixed-gender service? We won't be able to perform reserve duty

A fourth battalion will now also incorporate mixed-gender service, leaving only one battalion out of five single-gender.

Mixed-gender service? We won't be able to perform reserve duty

Soldier's family: Everyone loved him

Family remembers soldier killed when bus rolled over. Driver under arrest.

Soldier's family: Everyone loved him

Women will not serve in tank combat positions

IDF ends controversial program to integrate women into Armored combat units, says program too expensive right now.

Women will not serve in tank combat positions

It's over: The white tribe and the Mizrachim

It's over: The white tribe and the Mizrachim

Tragedy during tryouts for Paratroopers Brigade

18-year-old who was critically injured in bus accident in the Negev dies of his injuries.

Tragedy during tryouts for Paratroopers Brigade

Top secret special intel unit recognized for anti-terror work

Head of IDF Intelligence Directorate awards Unit 504 for its work in the north for the last 5 years.

Top secret special intel unit recognized for anti-terror work

Disparities in IDF unit routine norms

Examining committee recommends series of measures aimed at strengthening initiation and control processes in some commando units.

Disparities in IDF unit routine norms

Voting begins in IDF bases

Soldiers to vote for 72 hours in 640 polling stations. Soldiers of the Special Tasks Engineering Unit were the first to vote.

Voting begins in IDF bases

General closure in Judea and Samaria on election day

IDF will impose general closure on Palestinian Authority-assigned areas of Judea and Samaria and close Gaza crossings on Tuesday.

General closure in Judea and Samaria on election day

Hamas claims dozens wounded in border riots

IDF says some 10,500 Palestinian Arabs take part in weekly "March of the Return" violence along the Gaza border.

Hamas claims dozens wounded in border riots

'A meaningful and intense day after 37 years'

Head of IDF Casualties Dept addresses return of body of MIA Zachary Baumel.

'A meaningful and intense day after 37 years'

Rivlin: The end of 37 years of pain and doubt

President thanks IDF for finally returning body of First Sergeant Zachary Baumel 37 years after he was killed in Lebanon.

Rivlin: The end of 37 years of pain and doubt

Demolition order against terrorist's house issued

IDF Central Command commander orders demolition of house of terrorist who murdered Gal Kaidan and Rabbi Achad Ettinger last month.

Demolition order against terrorist's house issued

Golani fighters refuse order while on call in Gaza

Nine soldiers who were posted to Tze'elim refused to participate in a training drill and were sent to 20 days' detention.

Golani fighters refuse order while on call in Gaza

First-ever rapid deployment of THAAD in Israel completed

EUCOM completes first-ever short-notice rapid deployment of the THAAD system in Israel.

First-ever rapid deployment of THAAD in Israel completed

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

IDF tanks targeted Hamas military posts in response to rocket fire on southern Israel.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Bennett: Religious people are held back in the IDF

'There's a problem here and we have to correct it,' Bennett says.

Bennett: Religious people are held back in the IDF

Two children infiltrate Israel, armed with a knife

IDF soldier gives armed Gazan children water, sends them back to their parents.

Two children infiltrate Israel, armed with a knife

40,000 Gazans riot on Israel's border

Tens of thousands of violent rioters gather along Gaza-Israel border, hurl rocks and grenades.

40,000 Gazans riot on Israel's border

IDF fires at Hamas military post in northern Gaza

IDF attacks Hamas military post after terrorists throw explosive devices at the security fence along the Gaza border.

IDF fires at Hamas military post in northern Gaza

IDF official warns Gazans: Stay away from the border

Head of the Coordination and Liaison Administration in Gaza to Gazans: Hamas is wasting your money on fruitless riots.

IDF official warns Gazans: Stay away from the border

IDF preparing for escalation in the south

Chief of the Staff Aviv Kochavi approves plans for the preparation for expected violent riots on the Gaza border fence.

IDF preparing for escalation in the south

In wake of 'human animals' furor, Kotler leaving Channel 13 News

Channel 13 News sources said that Kotler wasn't fired nor did she resign but she is going on unpaid vacation for about a year.

In wake of 'human animals' furor, Kotler leaving Channel 13 News

Netanyahu hints at 'extensive campaign' in Gaza

PM orders IDF to prepare for 'extensive campaign' in Gaza Strip following rocket attacks, says Israel fighting war on multiple fronts.

Netanyahu hints at 'extensive campaign' in Gaza

IDF prepares for 'Land Day' escalation on Gaza border

Army completes preparations for violence expected along Gaza border during 'Land Day' protests over the weekend.

IDF prepares for 'Land Day' escalation on Gaza border

IDF aircraft open fire on Gaza terror cell

Terrorists in northern Gaza Strip launch balloon bombs towards Israeli territory, prompting IDF aircraft to open fire.

IDF aircraft open fire on Gaza terror cell

Demolition order for home of Ofra terrorist

Head of Central Command orders demolition of home of terrorist who murdered infant Amiad Israel Ish-Ran.

Demolition order for home of Ofra terrorist

'We must raise motivation for combat service'

President Rivlin meets with new recruits at IDF induction center. 'We must do all we can to ensure the IDF remains the people's army.'

'We must raise motivation for combat service'

Soldier injured in ramming attack released from the hospital

IDF soldier seriously injured in attack in Samaria on March 4 finally released from the hospital, plans to return to the army after rehab.

Soldier injured in ramming attack released from the hospital

Report: 1 killed during clashes with IDF south of Jerusalem

Palestinian Authority claims 1 killed, 3 wounded by IDF fire as Arab rioters clash with Israeli security personnel near Bethlehem.

Report: 1 killed during clashes with IDF south of Jerusalem

Rocket fire continues

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes attack Hamas targets in Rafah. Rockets fired at Ashkelon intercepted by Iron Dome.

IDF attacks Hamas targets in Gaza

Artillery battalion, infantry headquarters sent to Gaza border

PM Netanyahu instructs IDF Chief of Staff to send additional forces to southern command as attacks from Gaza continue.

Artillery battalion, infantry headquarters sent to Gaza border

Terror incidents continue despite cease-fire reports

Balloon arson from Gaza continues despite Hamas claims of a ceasefire.

Terror incidents continue despite cease-fire reports

'Gaza rehabilitation a higher priority than the IDF'

Parents of Hadar Goldin demand government act to bring their son's body home as military response to Hamas rockets continues.

'Gaza rehabilitation a higher priority than the IDF'

'How do you wake up in the morning?'

Amid attacks from Gaza Strip, many Israelis forced to trade in their usual morning routines for emergency runs to bomb shelters.

'How do you wake up in the morning?'

IDF announces demolition of Ariel terrorist's home

IDF informs family of terrorist who murdered two in Ariel of upcoming demolition.

IDF announces demolition of Ariel terrorist's home

IDF attacks dozens of terrorist targets in Gaza

Israeli warplanes attack terror targets belonging to both Hamas and the Islamic Jihad. Schools in Gaza envelope will be closed on Tuesday.

IDF attacks dozens of terrorist targets in Gaza

Senior political source: Netanyahu approved each target from DC

PM holds security consultation in Washington over escalation with Hamas, picks targets for IAF to strike.

Senior political source: Netanyahu approved each target from DC

IDF attacks offices of Hamas chairman

Israeli warplanes strike offices of Hamas chairman Ismail Haniyeh as retaliation for rocket attack continues.

IDF attacks offices of Hamas chairman

IDF attacks secret Hamas headquarters

3-story structure which served as headquarters of Hamas intelligence destroyed in IDF retaliation for rocket attack.

IDF attacks secret Hamas headquarters